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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL - Changes in net carrying amounts of intangible assets and goodwill (Details) - CAD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount $ 11,110 $ 11,149
Net additions 1,811 58
Amortization (93) (95)
Other   (2)
Net carrying amount 12,828 11,110
Customer relationships    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 47 84
Net additions 2 0
Amortization (16) (37)
Other   0
Net carrying amount 33 47
Intangible assets excluding goodwill and acquired program rights    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 7,017 7,050
Net additions 1,733 4
Amortization (16) (37)
Other   0
Net carrying amount 8,734 7,017
Acquired program rights    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 188 194
Net additions 60 54
Amortization (77) (58)
Other   (2)
Net carrying amount 171 188
Goodwill    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 3,905 3,905
Net additions 18 0
Amortization 0 0
Other   0
Net carrying amount 3,923 3,905
Total intangible assets    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 7,205 7,244
Net additions 1,793 58
Amortization (93) (95)
Other   (2)
Net carrying amount 8,905 7,205
Spectrum licences    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 6,600 6,600
Net additions 1,731 0
Amortization 0 0
Other   0
Net carrying amount 8,331 6,600
Broadcast licences    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 234 230
Net additions 0 4
Amortization 0 0
Other   0
Net carrying amount 234 234
Brand names    
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]    
Net carrying amount 136 136
Net additions 0 0
Amortization 0 0
Other   0
Net carrying amount $ 136 $ 136